Sightseeing in Benidorm - what to see. Complete travel guide

benidorm desde serra gelad 1. The majority of shops in Benidorm are open from 10:00 to 21:00. Some shopping centers may be closed during a working day for a lunch break. Fans of shopping should keep in mind that in Benidorm low price of goods is usually the indication of its poor quality. The travellers, who want to save money on purchasing souvenirs, are recommended to go to Cala de Finestrat market, which is open on Fridays.
2. CARREFOUR supermarket is the best place to purchase food. It works every day including weekends and lunch breaks. The shopping center is distinguished not only by the largest choice of products, but also by very attractive prices.
3. In many luxury or famous restaurants high cost of dishes is not always a sign of their special taste. As a rule, travellers pay more for the name of the restaurant and its luxury decoration. While selecting a place to eat, tourists are better to keep an eye on the local residents. The more visitors a restaurant or a café has, the higher is the quality of its dishes.
4. Do not forget to leave tips in the restaurants. As a rule, the size of tips ranges from 10% to 15% of the total bill. In some facilities service charge may be already included in the bill.
5. The most beneficial way to make phone calls to other countries is to use special telephone boxes, which are located close to public institutions, shopping centers and traffic stops. You will need a telephone card to use these public phones. The cost of a card may estimate 12 or 6 euro. Cards can be purchased in any newspaper or tobacco outlets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. You may also find special booths for phone conversations in large shopping complexes. These phones are usually marked with the sign «telefonos publicos». In this case the cost of a telephone call will be calculated after you finish it.
7. Public transport system is well-developed in Benidorm. Buses usually run around the city from 6:00 to 22:00. Some routes work even at night. During the day the cost of a ride estimates 1.25 Euros; the cost may be a bit higher at night.
Benidorm will attract not only fans of beach rest, but also fans of exciting excursions. Its territory is the location of a huge number of historical monuments. Here are opened numerous … Open
8. If you plan to use the services of a taxi, the best way is to call a car by phone. "Catching" a taxi on a street in an old familiar way won’t likely bring you any result. Taxi can be found in special areas only. The local taxis also have two types of tariffs. At night taxi services will cost one half more expensive than in the daytime.
9. Renting a car is permitted only to people who have driver's licenses of international class. You driving experience must be at least a year.
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What to visit being in Benidorm - unique sights

Palmeral of Elche

From the series “The most interesting UNESCO sites in Spain”
Many trees in the Elche forest are more than 200 years old today. In addition to unique plants, it is also distinguished by a variety of architectural monuments. You can see beautiful old gazebos, symbolic monuments, interesting elements of stone decoration, and even an artificial waterfall while walking in the garden. Many artificial reservoirs are formed on the territory of the forest. Pedestrian bridges are built across them for the convenience of tourists. … Read further

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